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How far is Istanbul from Malé?

The distance between Malé (Velana International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) is 3751 miles / 6037 kilometers / 3260 nautical miles.

Velana International Airport – Istanbul Atatürk Airport

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Distance from Malé to Istanbul

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Malé to Istanbul. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3751.136 miles
  • 6036.869 kilometers
  • 3259.648 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 3754.417 miles
  • 6042.149 kilometers
  • 3262.499 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Malé to Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Velana International Airport to Istanbul Atatürk Airport is 7 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Velana International Airport (MLE) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL)

On average, flying from Malé to Istanbul generates about 425 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 425 kilograms equals 938 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Malé to Istanbul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Velana International Airport (MLE) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL).

Airport information

Origin Velana International Airport
City: Malé
Country: Maldives Flag of Maldives
IATA Code: MLE
ICAO Code: VRMM
Coordinates: 4°11′30″N, 73°31′44″E
Destination Istanbul Atatürk Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: ISL
ICAO Code: LTBA
Coordinates: 40°58′36″N, 28°48′52″E